Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poriyal Recipe - Spicy Sweet Potato Roast

Step 1: To begin making the Spicy Sweet Potato Roast Recipe/ Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poriyal Recipe, first get all the ingredients ready

Step 2: Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1 inch size pieces and soak in water to prevent discoloration

Step 3: Heat two tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium heat

Step 4: Add the mustard seeds, urad dal and allow them to crackle and turn golden brown and crisp

Step 5: Stir in the curry leaves, asafoetida and finally the peeled and cut sweet potatoes

Step 6: Sprinkle salt and stir well to combine

Step 7: Cover the pan and turn the heat to low and cook the sweet potatoes until they are almost cooked

Step 8: Towards the end, stir in the turmeric powder and red chilli powder

Step 9: Stir well to combine and finally cook the sweet potato roast/ Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poriyal without the lid and allow it to roast until golden and slightly crisp

Step 10: Roast the sweet potatoes/Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poriyal until they have a slightly crispy texture

Step 11: Remember the sweet potatoes drink a lot of oil, so adding more oil will give a more roasted feel, but watch out for that excess

Step 12: Once the Sweet potatoes/Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poriyal are well roasted, check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste

Step 13: Turn off the heat and transfer the Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poriyal into a serving dish

Step 14: Serve Sakkaravalli Kizhangu Poriyal along with Yeruvalli Kuzhambuand Steamed Rice for a weekday lunch

Step 15: You can also pack this with Tawa Paratha for Lunch Box